What a fulfilling way to spend what was supposed to be a full day that unexpectedly turned into…read morejust five hours in Amsterdam. We had originally booked the Damrak 213 location but had to cancel due to a flight delay. Determined to make the most of our short time before heading to Paris the next morning, I chose this location because it was close to the areas we wanted to explore after dinner -- and I'm so glad I did. After reading on their website that they keep tables available for walk-ins at most locations, we decided to try our luck. As soon as my best friend and I walked in, we were not disappointed. The ambiance felt right immediately -- warm, inviting, and full of good energy. There was little to no wait, and the fresh seafood display at the front looked incredible. Vanessa was our lovely server and truly a whole vibe throughout the evening. She, along with "Mr. Champion," gave us great suggestions on where to walk and explore next -- and we absolutely took their advice. I love a menu where you can order and split a little bit of everything with a friend, and every single dish was perfection. The shrimp croquettes, king prawns, asparagus, roasted carrots, and fish and chips (kibbeling) were all served hot, fresh, and packed with flavor at a very reasonable price. The kitchen was run by a Black chef who was clearly putting in serious work and completely understanding the assignment. I wanted to personally commend him, but he was fully locked in and busy creating magic. Even the espresso martini stood out -- easily one of the best I've had. Great, relatable conversations, amazing food, and the evening ended on a sweet note with a complimentary lemon crème brûlée served with sparkles. This spot is truly a neighborhood gem. I'm so glad we chose this location -- it turned a rushed travel day into a memorable night dining with some true champions. We can't wait to return with more time to fully enjoy the experience.

Honestly, I'm surprised this place has so many great reviews because my experience was completely…read morethe opposite. When I walked in, there was only one person at the entrance, and I was completely ignored. A family ahead of me was immediately seated, but I had to wait and try to get someone's attention--it took quite a while. I was finally seated at the bar, which was fine since I was alone, but I couldn't shake the feeling that I was an inconvenience. Everything, from getting a drink to ordering food, felt like a struggle, and the staff didn't make me feel welcome at all. The food was okay--I've had better--but the overall experience left me feeling unwelcome, and I couldn't wait to leave. I'm genuinely surprised by the high reviews, because I felt quite the opposite. I'm not sure I'd recommend this place or come back

Service: from Silvia -- excellent, very responsive…read more All the food was amazing/exceeding expectations -- I had " fruit de mer - seafood bar". Couldn't finish (left the sturgeon shrimp and crayfish) Wife had lobster soup, vongole, and my 6 oyster supplement and half my lobster half. She also had chocolate bavaroise dessert. Highly recommended!

This place had a lot of food reviews so we decided to try it...and didn't disappoint…read more They have a great menu and a selection of a la carte items to choose from. The fish fillet was just OK, and kinda wished we ordered the Mixed Grill instead. However, the mussels are Amazing! The place can get really busy so reservations are recommended. And we for great service from staff.

Pesca offers a dining experience unlike anything I've tried before--truly unique and incredibly…read moreenjoyable. When you walk in, you're greeted by their in-house fish market, where everything is visibly fresh and beautifully displayed. You simply choose the fish or shellfish you want, they assemble your order, print a ticket, and you continue on to the wine shop. Before going any further, I want to highlight how impressive the fish market is. It feels almost like stepping into a wholesale seafood market, complete with checker-tape pricing. The staff will tell you exactly how each item can be prepared. For example, when we ordered a dozen mussels, they explained all the options and recommended a coconut curry preparation--an excellent choice and absolutely delicious. Once you have your ticket, you head into the wine bar. The team already knows how your meal will be prepared and offers thoughtful wine-pairing suggestions based on your selections. From there, you're taken to your table, where the outstanding service continues. We were served a beautiful basket of fresh bread almost immediately, along with our chosen wine. By the way, did I mention how beautiful the place is! For starters, I ordered a dozen oysters, and each pair was prepared in a different style. Every single one was outstanding. The mussels in curry sauce were so good that I needed extra bread just to savor every drop. Finally, we had monkfish--an impressively large piece, perfectly cooked, beautifully presented, and absolutely incredible. From start to finish, the entire experience was exceptional. The team at Pesca, and truly the people of the Netherlands, know how to do it right. Hats off to this outstanding restaurant. I only wish we had one where I live--I'd be there every day. Actually, it would be dangerous to have Pesca too close...I'd go bankrupt:)

Very cool experience here. Upon checking in you're given the low down on how it all works and given…read morea can of sardines with your table number written on it. A fun keepsake! You choose your seafood and they tell you how it will be served. The seafood is weighed and you're given a tally of your meal. You also choose a selection of sides to go with your dinner. Once you choose your seafood you go to the wine bar and choose your drinks. We chose a pasta side orecchiette with pesto sauce and curried cauliflower. For our main dish, we chose the seabreem. We started with scallops and calamari which were both delicious and our seabreem was perfectly cooked. It would be nice to have more than one option as to how our fish could be made but all in all everything was fresh and well prepared. Service came with a smile and you can't beat the novelty and ambiance!

I came here a few months back with colleagues during a work conference and am I glad they chose…read morethis spot for dinner. The decor is dark inside but very inviting and interesting. I loved it, almost like entering a dark Wonderland. The steak here is amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Our waitress was also very friendly. Highly recommend it and I am looking forward to returning when I am back in town!

The ambiance was great as well as the food. The Salad was awesome and the shrimp was cooked…read moreperfect. The bread was homemade. The service was good and a place I will return too for sure

We stumbled upon this place for an early Sunday dinner. We got lucky and had an awesome meal…read moretogether. We started with the oysters and sourdough bread, which were excellent. The whole sea bass and fish and chips were delicious. The service was excellent. I would come back next time!

Amazing seafood from start to finish! Anchovies butter with house made sourdough, mackerel…read moreprofiteroles, langoustines and finally turbot for two.

We ate here at our first night in Amsterdam! Beautiful space that's well decorated, is bright, and…read moreairy. Started with they're version of a bloody mary that has a fresh oyster on top. We ordered the cold seafood platter, gumbo, and mussels. THe seafood overall was good but I think the platter was a little light. None of the seafood was particularly 'plump' in my opinion, but a good variety.

We had a wonderful dinner with family (group of 6) here, and Romy, our waitress took good care of…read moreus. Morgan helped with our whiskey and wine selection. The overall service was great. My wife and another of our party had the Fish & Chips, which they loved. I had the fresh catch, Dorado, and while they cook it whole, and bring it to you that way, they were very accommodating and filleted it right at the table for me... and it was delicious. Some of our party had eaten at another of their locations and really liked it, but we had not been here (or any of their locations), and we're so glad we came.

The Sea Bass was so good I highly recommended…read more Razor Clams were so fresh, if they were larger, it would be perfect. Still they were good size if you compared with another famous Seafood restaurant Seafood bar or Seafood Shop The cured cod was quite unique.

Probably one of the best dinners I had during my trip to Europe this summer…read more Their menu is set up to be sort of like a sampling menu where it's recommended you order multiple dishes in order to be full. It's great for getting to try a lot of things! The servers here work really hard, during the dinner rush there was only 2 of them, therefore be a little patient! The wait is totally worth. Also, make a reservation if you can, they are very popular. (It was packed and we arrived 20 minutes early for our table) We ordered oysters, lobster, seabass (whole), scallops, green salad, bread, and at the end, french coffee. The highlight of the entire dinner were the razor clams. Absolutely unbelievable and a must order if you ever visit and it's on the menu! The coffee was extremely dark and we didn't finish any of it. But, being American, we probably should've known better and researched before we ordered. The creme brûlée was also very enjoyable! (Side note: all the creme brûlées I had in Europe were pre-made and not hot when they came out. Europe tingz?) The bill didn't come out to be outrageous at all and basically all we ordered was seafood... how? All in all, the perfect dinner to end my birthday. I'll be dreaming about this place for the next few years until I visit Amsterdam again.

What is it about mussels that make you want to eat them? The broth plays a huge role, but the…read moremussels are the star. You hope to get all open, because closed is a no-no. A trip to Amsterdam brought me here. A place that's all about mussels. I went the beer one with leeks, carrots and celery which fortunately was more on the top. Each mussel was delicious. Tender and the broth very light. If they didn't note beer you likely wouldn't notice. I went with the bread with herbed butter. Deliteful. You can order and pay online without talking to the server or communicate the old fashioned way, which I did.

bij dit restaurant in amsterdam gingen we eten met een vriendin die glutenvrij moet eten. het viel…read moremeteen op dat er veel keuzes waren en alles duidelijk stond aangegeven op de kaart. dat maakte het makkelijk en ontspannen bestellen. het eten zelf was smaakvol, vooral de mosselen waren heerlijk vers. bediening nam de tijd en was behulpzaam bij vragen. de sfeer was levendig maar toch ontspannen, met een gezellige tuin om te zitten. fijn dat er zoveel rekening wordt gehouden met dieetwensen, dat zie je niet overal. daardoor voelde het voor ons allemaal zorgeloos en gezellig.

Decent dinner. We shared the lobster soup which was ok, I didn't find it very flavorful. I tried…read morethe assorted seafood platter; it had a good variety on it. If you're a seafood lover, this one's for you. I had the halibut for dinner. It was pretty tasty. It didn't come with any sides but the pieces were big. I sampled the duck which was very delicious. For dessert we shared the creme brûlée and chocolate mousse. Overall, it was a decent dinner.

Nice little restaurant. The service was ok, but the food made up for it. Started with the goat…read morecheese salad (forgot to take a picture) which was great. We ordered the rib eye and the bouillabaisse, and we were very satisfied with both.

Great seafood! Everything fresh. Just happened upon it and a very nice find. Place was packed so…read morereservations highly recommended. The bar is first come; first served and we lucked out to find a spot. It was a quick lunch and we split fish & chips. In hind sight, should have told my wife we needed our own dish. Observed the cold seafood combo. Looked fantastic.

Quite enjoyed the selection here. Be prepared for a wait but it's worth it for a quick fresh…read moreseafood bite. Had the : sashimi tuna. They provide real wasabi!! Careful, a little bit is enough. Shrimp. Relatively large pieces of peeled, deveined and cooked in the oven. Had to add a little salt. The surprise was the fried fish--pieces were huge and enough to share with another. Lightly battered, it's really enjoyable with the tartar sauce they slather on top.